Istana Luruskan Soal Presiden Boleh Kampanye, ini Kritikan Pakar Tata Negara dan Komunikasi Politik

Summary

The video discusses Indonesian President Joko Widodo's recent statement that the president can campaign and take sides in elections. Experts analyze the legality of this, noting the president can campaign for re-election but must take leave. They critique Widodo's statement next to election rival Prabowo as an endorsement, risky as head of state. Though legally allowed, this could undermine official neutrality. The video highlights concerns over impartiality and fairness in Indonesia's upcoming 2024 election.

Takeaways

• 😊 Jokowi stated that the president is allowed to campaign, based on Election Law article 299
• 😟 However, other related articles imply conditions like taking leave of absence
• 😕 So Jokowi's statement is not fully aligned with proper legal interpretations
• 🤔 The statement also risks being seen as open support for Prabowo's presidential bid
• 😔 This could undermine the neutrality expected of the president
• 🧐 There are legal means for an incumbent president to campaign for their reelection
• 😠 But using position to aid others' campaigns can be seen as nepotism
• 😬 Jokowi's statement shocked some as bold open partisanship unexpected of a president
• 😞 Government neutrality is crucial for fair elections, this risks perceptions otherwise
• 😌 Experts appealed for fair and transparent checks on impartiality of bureaucracy

Q & A

What law article was Jokowi referring to when he said the president can campaign?

Jokowi was referring to Article 299 of Law Number 7 of 2017 regarding presidential and vice presidential campaigns. However, the full context of that article as well as Articles 300 and 301 need to be considered.

What are the requirements for a sitting president to legally campaign for reelection?

According to the law, a sitting president running for reelection must be on official leave and registered as part of the campaign team in order to legally campaign.

How did expert Yohanes Joko defend Jokowi's statement about campaigning?

Yohanes said Jokowi was simply responding to a media question and confirming what is allowed by law, not actively campaigning himself at the moment.

What risks did expert Gungun Heryanto highlight regarding Jokowi's statement?

Gungun said it was risky contextually because there is an active presidential race, and the statement could stimulate controversy and backfire.

What is the concern around neutrality of government officials raised by the experts?

The experts are concerned that Jokowi's statement could influence officials across levels of government to indirectly campaign for him rather than remain neutral.

What past precedent did expert Fitri Susanti cite regarding campaign leave?

Fitri cited how past presidents like SBY properly took leave and publicly announced their campaign schedule when running for reelection.

How did the expert panel view Jokowi's remarks in terms of nepotism perceptions?

They said many citizens already view the participation of Jokowi's son Gibran in the Solo mayoral race as nepotism, so Jokowi's statement adds to those negative perceptions.

What aspects of electoral fairness could be impacted by Jokowi's stance?

The panel was concerned it could lead to unfair use of state resources to support campaigns and structurally influence votes.

What did Yohanes say staff at the presidential office are doing to remain neutral?

He said staff at the presidential office are committed to maintaining neutrality and impartiality in their professional work despite political pressures.

What oversight did Fitri Susanti suggest to ensure adherence to campaign laws?

She suggested requiring proper leave filing and public campaign schedules like what SBY did, but noted enforcement is difficult given Jokowi is not the direct candidate.